National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI)

The National Nanotechnology Initiative (NNI) provides a multi-agency framework to ensure U.S. leadership in nanotechnology that will be essential to improved human health, economic wellbeing and national security. The NNI invests in fundamental research to further understanding of nanoscale phenomena and facilitates technology transfer.

The NNI serves as the central point of communication—cooperation and collaboration for all Federal agencies engaged in Nanotechnology research, bringing together the expertise needed to advance this broad and complex field.